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1
What is a deus ex machina?
An unexpected device or character that resolves a situation.
An inconsistency between appearance and reality.
A poeticdevice of importance to Anglo-Saxon writers.
A long narrative poem that celebrates a hero's deeds.
2
Henry VIII was know for executing his wives.
True
False
3
Which of the following
WAS NOT
a famous writer of the Renaissance?
William Shakespeare
Edmund Spenser
Phillip Sydney
William Wordsworth
4
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
did Jack order to be tied up and beaten?
Piggy
Wilfred
Samneric
Percival
5
Why were dragons important in Anglo-Saxon religion?
They were a symbol of one’s comitatus.
The dragon was the embodiment of goodness in people.
They allowed warriors to achieve everlasting fame and glory.
They were consideredthe protectors of the treasure.
6
When did the English Renaissance begin?
14th Century
13th Century
16th Century
15th Century
7
Which of the following
IS NOT
a trait of an epic hero?
Being a natural leader of others
Often stands alone in battle.
Being a skilled craft/tradesman.
Performing courageous and superhuman deeds.
8
Whenwriting a literary analysis, which of the following
must
be included in the introduction?
Major plot points and information
Figurative language and imagery
The author’s name and book title
The publication date of the work
9
__________________ is a long narrative poem that celebrates a hero’s deeds.
An epic
Wergild
Wyrd
A kenning
10
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
threw rocks at the littluns & kicked over sandcastles?
Robert
Maurice
Roger
Jack
11
What does Beowulf express while he is dying?
Fear that his kingdom will crumble after his death.
Affection and longing for his family and children.
Bitterness because his soldiers deserted him.
A desire for respect and pride for protecting his people.
12
What is another word for scop?
Thane
Leader
Bard
Monk
13
How does Jack overthrow Ralph's authority?
He kills a pig and the boys decide to vote him as chief.
He tells the others that he's the oldest, so he is chief.
He gets the others to vote Ralph out of office.
He claims he won't play with Ralph and goes off on his own.
14
Why does Beowulf agree to slay Grendel?
He wants to prevent Grendel from attacking Norway.
He wants to enhance his father's reputation as a warrior.
He wants to save Hrothgar and the Danes.
He wants a reward of buried treasure.
15
How does Beowulf injure Grendel during their fight?
He tears his leg off.
He stabs him with a magical sword.
He binds his limbs together and breaks them.
He rips his arm off.
16
What is the correct order for the heading of your paper in MLA Format?
Your name, teacher’s name, class title, date
Your name, teacher’s name, date, class title
Your name, date, teacher’s name, class title
Your name, class title, teacher’s name, date
17
Once Jack has his own camp, what do he and the others raid Ralph's camp for?
Water
Shelter
Food
Fire
18
What does Wiglaf do immediately following his battle with Beowulf and the dragon?
He remembers that he warned Beowulf of his army's cowardice.
He makes a speech about the great loyalty of Beowulf's army.
He makes an eloquent speech about loyalty and bravery.
He declines being Beowulf's successor because he's not ready
19
Who/what was Sutton Hoo?
The name given to dragons on the front of ships.
A scriptorium where poems were written down.
A ship full of buried treasures.
A barbaric leader of the Celtic people.
20
____________________is when the author or narrator tells the reader what a character is like.
Dynamic characterization
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
Round Characterization
21
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
"talks" to the beast in the clearing?
Percival
Simon
Jack
Ralph
22
Which of the following is the correct the definition of conflict?
A struggle between two or more opposing forces.
The way one or more characters address another character.
A tool used by writers to develop the outcome of a story.
The heigtened action of a story's plot.
23
_________________ is the use of an object to represent something larger than itself.
Foreshadowing
Allegory
Propaganda
Symbolism
24
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
Repeat
Reapply
Redo
25
A(n) _________________ is a story with two meanings: one literal and one symbolic.
propaganda piece
allegory
conflict
archetype
26
Why does Grendel's mother attack Herot?
She wants to avenge her son's death.
She is hungry and needs to feed.
She is embarassed that Grendel lost the fight.
She wants to establish her dominance.
27
After the Romans evacuated their troops, what was Britain left with?
a system of roads and architecture.
Italian as its official language.
a strong, centralized government of its own.
a strong army.
28
Which family member did Elizabeth I execute for the crime of treason?
Mary Stuart
Henry VIII
James I
Anne Boleyn
29
_________depends on the speech, thoughts, effect, actions, and looks to understand a character.
Direct Characterization
Imagery
Indirect Characterization
Conflict
30
In
Lord of the Flies
, what does the conch symbolize?
Order and civilization
A sign from the world of the grownups
Reminders of the outside world
The ability to see one's self
31
English influenced the cultural heritage of the United States through
trading policies,regulations, and exchange rates.
language, literature,and law.
climate, landscape,and geography.
political analysts,consultants, and humorists.
32
_________________ is the central idea or message in a work of literature.
Theme
Symbolism
Allegory
Irony
33
When do scholars believe that the
Beowulf
text was written?
2nd-3rd Century A.D.
7th-8th Century A.D.
1st-2nd Century A.D.
4th-5th Century A.D.
34
What does the Lord of the Flies symbolize?
The wisdom of Piggy
Evil on the island
The Garden of Eden
Power and control
35
What type of tragic hero is Beowulf considered to be?
Rational
Villainous
Archetypal
Supernatural
36
Turnitin.com provides writers with
help with synthesis and analysis of essay topics.
online plagiarism detection and help.
an opportunity to find quotes and support.
a place to read and understand citations.
37
The purpose of a topic sentence is to
state the purpose of the essay as a whole.
present any new subjects written about in the essay.
allow the writer to express opinions on the topic.
state what will be discussed in the paragraph.
38
Which types of allegories are used in
Lord of the Flies
?
Political, biblical, and parallel
Religious, political, and psychological
Fable, traditional, and psychological
Historical, religious, and fable
39
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
is almost killed in the mock pig hunt?
Maurice
Wilfred
Roger
Robert
40
Why did bards sing the words to poems?
They were performed in theaters for audiences.
Singing was considered as important as hunting and fishing.
It helped bards to remember the stories and pass them down.
They were unable to speak them publicly.
41
HATMAT is an acronym that stands for
Help, atten. getter, transition, main idea, analysis, thesis
Hook, atten.getter, title, main character, a summary, thesis
Help, attract, transition, modify, analysis, & thinking.
Hook, attract, marking, analysis, and thinking.
42
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
believed his father would rescue the boys?
Ralph
Jack
Piggy
Simon
43
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
suggests calling a meeting and making a list of names?
Simon
Ralph
Piggy
Jack
44
Simon suggests, "Maybe there is a beast…Maybe it’s only us” (Golding 86). This is an example of
foreshadowing.
theme.
imagery.
personification.
45
Great Britain was invaded and settled by all of the following
EXCEPT
Romans
Greeks
Vikings
Normans
46
Which language was promoted by King Alfred of Wessex (Alfred the Great)?
Scandanavian
Old English
Danish
Latin
47
What are reoccurring patterns, characters, & storylines that are present throughout literature?
Epics
Archetypes
Hero's journeys
Epic heroes
48
What does the translated word "Beezlebub" mean?
Jesus Christ
Evil
Control
Demonic figure
49
What is the format of a citation sandwich?
Use a transition, analyze a character, explain the novel
Summarize a quote, use a transition, explain the novel
Use a topic sentence, cite textual evidence, analyze
Begin with textual evidence, use a topic sentence, summarize
50
___________________ the emotional qualityof the words that the author has chosen.
Mood
Theme
Tone
Imagery
51
What does Ralph do to betray Piggy when they first arrive on the island?
He tells the others that Piggy has "ass-mar."
He tells the others that Piggy is overweight.
He tells the others that Piggy lives with his Auntie.
He tells the others Piggy's nickname.
52
Situational irony occurs when
The outcome is inconsistent with what is expected.
the outcome of a story teaches a moral lesson.
the author gives hints of events to occur later in the plot.
the protagonist is pitted against the antagonist.
53
What is the purpose of a literary analysis?
take your own personal opinions & answer the prompt.
to identify and define literary elements in within a story.
to identify and evaluate the purpose of the writing process.
to carefully examine an author and their history.
54
Who says that the beast can't exist since he's been everywhere on the island & hasn't seen it?
Piggy
Simon
Jack
Ralph
55
Which monarch’s death signaled the end of the Tudor dynasty?
Elizabeth I
Mary Stuart
Henry VIII
James I
56
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
mysteriously disappeared after arriving on the island?
Simon
Percival
Roger
The boy with the mulberry colored birthmark
57
Which choice is most true about Anglo-Saxon religion?
It encouraged ethics and earthly values such as bravery.
It focused on an optimistic, cheerful outlook on life.
It had much in common with the beliefs of Christianity.
It emphasized the worship of gods associated with the home.
58
A(n) ________________ is a special type of metaphor.
stock epithet
epic
kenning
alliterative phrase
59
Which example below is a traditional & honorable burial method conducted during Beowulf's time?
Being buried face down, below a ship's deck.
Beheading a body and burying it in a cemetery.
Contorting a body in strange positions before burial.
Placing a body in a ship with treasures & burning it at sea.
60
Which character in
Lord of the Flies
was the leader of the choir?
Jack
Ralph
Maurice
Robert
61
What causes Grendel to initially attack Herot?
He can hear the men singing and celebrating.
He has a vendetta against Hrothgar.
The men attacked him and he's seeking revenge.
He is hungry and wants to feast.
62
What do the boys use to light the first fire?
They used flint and grass.
They used a lighter from their belongings.
They used two sticks that were rubbed together.
They used Piggy's glasses.
63
__________________ life was dominated by close allegiances between leaders and their followers.
Roman
Anglo-Saxon
Celtic
Viking
64
__________________ is defined as the time and place, or where and when, the action occurs.
Mood
Theme
Plot
<p>Setting</p>
65
Who/what kills Beowulf?
His army
Grendel's mother
A dragon
An invading army
66
Henry VIII requested an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and it was declined.
False
True
67
The
_________________
is the main characterin a literary work who changes throughout thestory.
flat character
protagonist
dynamic character
antagonist
68
Why were Anglo-Saxon poets honored in society?
The also worked as great warriors.
They preserved heroic deeds in the society's memory.
The worked as priests and scribes.
They were wise due to reading great books.
69
In
Beowulf
, what was the main importance of halls like Herot?
They were used to house travelers and visiting royalty.
The allowed kings to show off artifacts they had collected.
They were a place used to conduct funerals and burials.
The were used for special celebrations.
70
What happened when Jack tried to kill his first pig?
He was injured by the pig's tusks.
He was interrupted by Ralph's protests to let it go.
He paused and missed his opportunity.
He remembered his training as a prefect and used it.
71
What does the Anglo-Saxon word "Wyrd" represent?
A warrior's great deeds
The after-life
One's faith/fate in life
Great warriors
72
The
_________________
opposes or goesagainst the main character in a literary work.
antagonist
flat character
static character
protagonist
73
__________________ the general emotional response that a reader feels when reading.
Mood
Theme
Tone
Irony
74
Which character(s) in
Lord of the Flies
claimed to have seen a beast with claws and teeth?
Samneric
Ralph
Simon
Jack and Piggy
75
Which statement is
untrue
about the Works Cited page?
All entries should be double spaced, without skipping lines.
The title “Works Cited” should be bolded or italicized.
All citations made in your paper must match the Works Cited.
Sources are listed in alphabetical order.
76
Henry VIII was NEVER able to produce a male heir.
True
False
77
Wergild means
Wednesday.
faith.
life price.
bard.
78
The Renaissance was a flowering of literary, artistic and intellectual development.
False
True
79
What is plagiarism?
Using evidence to support important points in an essay.
Taking someone's words/ideas & calling the work your own.
Duplicating an essay & turning it in on multiple occasions.
Using print/electronic sources as support for ideas.
80
What is considered to be the most monumental prose achievement of the English Renaissance?
History of the World
The Faierie Queen
Astrophel and Stella
The King James Bible
